Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion

Photo of Jennifer Murnane O'ConnorJennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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The other thing the witnesses addressed is that all their medication is not covered on their medical card. I have huge issues with that. I think all their medication should be covered by the medical card. We as a committee need to fight for that. They should not have to pay for any medication. It is unacceptable.